"How do I get my music heard?" asked the caller. If I had a nickel for every time a songwriter, artist, band or composer has asked me that question, I could retire! Truthfully, it's not a great question because it's so ambiguous. The people who ask the question would get a much better answer if they asked a more specific question. Here are some examples: "How do I get my music heard by an A&R person at a record label? "How do I get my music heard by a publisher?" "How do I get my music heard by a Film...

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Thursday, November 5th 5:30pm - 'til close: Rally Registration - Hotel Lobby - next to Grand Ballroom - Must have your Photo ID to get your Road Rally badge! 6:00pm - 'til close: One-to-One Mentor Registration - Grand Ballroom Foyer - next to the Rally Registration desk. Refer to the Mentor Bios sheet to make your selection. Members only, please. One Mentor per member. First-come, first-served basis. Must already be registered and have your Rally badge with you to sign up. 6:00pm - 8:30pm: Dinner 8:30pm - 11:30pm: Open Mic - Grand Ballroom - Names are drawn at random to...

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I just wanted to let you know that Mega-Hit Country Songwriter Jeffrey Steele will be our honoree this year and our keynote interview at TAXI's annual convention, the Road Rally. [caption id="attachment_356" align="alignright" width="150" caption="Jeffrey Steele at TAXI's 2003 Road Rally"][/caption] Here's a list of his professional accomplishments: 2007 BMI Songwriter Of The Year 2007 BMI Song Of The Year, “What Hurts The Most” 2006 NSAI Writer Of The Year 2005 NSAI Writer Of The Year 2003 BMI Writer Of The Year 2003 BMI Writer Of The Year 29 Top 10 Songs 24 Top Five Songs 8 No. 2 Songs...

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